World War II
Browse our inventory of original newspapers from World War II, or view our main World War II newspapers page to learn more about newspapers from this era.World War II
Browse our inventory of original newspapers from World War II, or view our main World War II newspapers page to learn more about newspapers from this era.
Extermination of the Jews is unveiled...
Item #653280
November 25, 1942
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Nov. 25, 1942 The front page has a very notable report on the extermination of the Jews in WWII, headed: "Report Hitler To Exterminate Jews in Europe". This is the report of Dr. Stephen S. Wise which includes: "...a campaign ...was planned to exterminate all Jews in Nazi-occupied Europe by the end of the year....was confirmed by the State ... See More
Broadside declaration of the war's end....
Item #620034
May 8, 1945
THE STAR, Guernsey (Channel Islands), May 8, 1945
* Great broadside on end of World War II
* Nazi occupied island is liberated
This English-speaking island in the English Channel was under Nazi control during World War II. This is a broadside issue (a single sheet printed on the front only; back is blank), of larger size than this newspaper typically published.
With just one column o... See More
Very dramatic end-of-war front page...
Item #653708
August 15, 1945
DAILY PACIFICAN--EXTRA, subtitled: "The Army Newspaper in the Western Pacific". Not dated in the masthead but the top of pg. 3 has August 15, 1945.
What could be a better & more dramatic front page this this one, and in a military newspaper no less? See the: "WAR OVER" which takes almost the entire front page of this tabloid-size newspaper. The only front page text is: &qu... See More
Fantastic broadside on the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt...
Item #656892
April 12, 1945
THE SCIO TRIBUNE--EXTRA !, Linn County, Oregon, April 12, 1945
* Very usual broadside extra
* Franklin D. Roosevelt FDR death
* Great for display
The photos tells it all. We have never seen a newspaper with such a dramatic presentation on the front page. The publisher wanted to use larger letters than the width of his newspaper would allow so he set all the type below the masthead si... See More
The atomic bomb unleashed on Hiroshima...
Item #658595
August 8, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 8, 1945
* Atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan
* World War II ending - surrender nears
The banner headline announces the unleashing of the atomic bomb upon Japan: "ATOM BOMB CREW'S STORY!; 60% OF JAP CITY WIPED OUT" with subheads and related color illustration. Nice for display. Photo of Paul Tibbets is on the back page.
Complete with all 34 p... See More
The United Nations is created...
Item #645568
June 27, 1945
NEW YORK TIMES, June 27, 1945
* The United Nations created (UN)
* Intergovernmental Organization
The ftpg. features a very nice--and historic--report on the creation of the United Nations: "TRUMAN CLOSES UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE WITH PLEA TO TRANSLATE CHARTER INTO DEEDS..." with various related subheads and a nice photo showing Truman observing Secretary of State Stettinius... See More
George Patton slaps soldier in 1943...
Item #658446
November 24, 1943
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, November 24, 1943.
* General George Patton slaps soldier
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice banner headline: "GEN. PATTON'S FULL STORY!" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Lengthy text continues on page 2 with a few photos. Photo of the private that claimed he was slapped by Patton is on the back page. Always nice to have notable events... See More
Nazi message to those who evacuated Guernsey...
Item #621160
August 2, 1940
THE STAR, Island of Guernsey, Aug. 2, 1940
* Rare pro Nazi newspaper
* Island of Guernsey
This is a fascinating issue, as this island in the English Channel was occupied by the Nazi around July 1, 1940 and remained in Nazi control till the end of the war. This issue, just a month after German occupation, has a great front page, giving the text of the announcement from the British resi... See More
Island of Guernsey is free of the Nazis...
Item #622117
May 10, 1945
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey, May 10, 1945
* Historic Guernsey issue
* Nazis driven out
* World War II ends in Europe
This four page newspaper was published on this island in the English Channel and was occupied by the Germans during most of WWII, from July 1, 1940 through May 9, 1945. During the Nazi occupation they took over this newspaper and filled it with pro-German propaganda, o... See More
Horrors of Nazi death camps coming to light...
Item #623309
July 6, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 6, 1944
* Nazi concentration camps exposed for 1st time
* Horrors of Auschwitz and more told
Page 6 has one column headings: "THE DEATH CAMPS PLACES OF HORROR" "German Establishments for Mass Killings of Jews Describes by Swiss" (see) Coverage on the horrors of the Nazi death camps finally being realized by the public for the fi... See More
End is near: in an Okinawa military newspaper...
Item #653705
August 12, 1945
THE BUCCANEER, Okinawa, August, 12, 1945 A crude, typewriter-set newsheet printed under less than ideal situations at a military came. Such were typical during WWII.
Most of the ftpg. is taken up with: "EXTRA ! ALLIES ACCEPT JAP OFFER". Most of the bkpg. is related text.
This issue was printed less than 2 months after the end of the Battle of Okinawa, one of the bloodiest e... See More
Uncovering the tragedy of the Holocaust...
Item #639262
April 22, 1945
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, April 22, 1945
* Jewish Holocaust being uncovered
* Nazi concentration camps realized
With the front page headlines announcing the Allied forces advancing further into Germany during the closing weeks of the war, the big story is actually found on page 13 with a three column head: "Ghastly Burial for Prison Dead" "Nameless Victims of Naz... See More
Jewish population in Europe decimated by Hitler....
Item #649498
February 17, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 17, 1945
* The Jewish Holocaust summary
* Dr. Joseph Schwartz's estimation
* Adolph Hitler's Final Solution
Page 8 has a interesting report concerning the outcome of the Jewish Holocaust near the end of World War II with a two column heading: "Schwartz Says Only 1,500,000 Jews Are Left In Europe as Result of German Murders" (see) Dr. Joseph S... See More
Babe Ruth & Ty Cobb go at it in golf... Roosevelt's Executive Order against descrimination...
Item #619462
June 26, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 26, 1941
* President Roosevelt's Executive Order ending discrimination in Department of Defense jobs
Page 12 has two column heading: "President Orders an Even Break For Minorities in Defense Jobs", with the subhead: "He Issues an Order That Defense Contract Holders Not Allow Discrimination Against Negroes or Any Worker", followed by about 8 i... See More
Volume One, Number One issue...
Item #560882
July 1, 1940
Cavalier Classics, from New York, dated July, 1940. This is a Volume 1, Number 1 issue of this title.
This contains a complete novel of Italy's Greatest Swordsman "The Firebrand" by George Challis, as well as "Zorro Deals with Treason: and "The Golden Helmet" and others. This contains a large variety of advertisements.
This is a complete unbound issue in 114 pages m... See More
Jewish physician identifies Holocaust leaders...
Item #583442
September 22, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 22, 1945 Page 5 contains a very compelling article on identifying Nazis leaders involved in the holocaust atrocities on the Jews, with the one column head: "Belsen Survivor Picks Out Nazis" and subhead: "Jewish Woman Physician Who Was Also in Oswiecim Camp Is Witness at Trial". The text (see photos) notes a: "...Polish Jewish woman, her conc... See More
Guernsey is free! Announced in a Guernsey newspaper...
Item #621329
May 14, 1945
EVENING PRESS, Guernsey, May 14, 1945
* Nazis driven out
* World War II ends in Europe
This historic issue announces the end of the German occupation of Guernsey and includes front page heads: "Invasion of Guernsey", "The King's Message and Proclamation by C.I. Commander" with a related front page photo. The text begins: "The invasion of ... See More
Volume One, Number One issue... Joe Louis - Arturo Godoy upcoming boxing match...
Item #581005
June 18, 1940
PM Magazine, New York, June 18, 1940 This is Volume 1, Number 1, issue. The frontpage features the headline "Hitler Arrives In Munich to Meet Mussolini" and a photo of "The 85,000-ton liner Queen Elizabeth is re-fueled and could said today for Halifax. But Cunard officials, making mysteries, deny she will sail, won't explain re-fueling". Within the issue is "Louis Sa... See More
Ernie Pyle killed...
Item #623278
April 19, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, April 19, 1945
* Ernie Pyle killed (1st report)
* American GI journalist
* Lejima - Okinawa Island
A two column heading near the bottom of the front page announces: "Ernie Pyle Is Killed on Ie Island; Foe Fired When All Seemed Safe" Lengthy text continues inside with two related photos. Nice to have in this famous NYC titl
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* Ernie Pyle killed (1st report)
* American GI journalist
* Lejima - Okinawa Island
A two column heading near the bottom of the front page announces: "Ernie Pyle Is Killed on Ie Island; Foe Fired When All Seemed Safe" Lengthy text continues inside with two related photos. Nice to have in this famous NYC titl
Collection of English language Nazi newspapers...
Item #636874
WORLD WAR II: "The Star" and "Evening Press" newspapers from Guernsey in the Channel Islands. Ten issues of a bona-fide Nazi newspaper published in English for the residents of this English Channel island during the Nazi occupation. All issues date from 1940 thru early 1945. The images shown are representative of what you will receive.
Jewish Holocaust... Nazi atrocities... Cold-blooded murder...
Item #653747
June 4, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 4, 1944 Page 6 has one column headlines: "POLE SAYS NAZIS PLAN SLAVE TOWN," "Reports 75,000-Acre Plot in Poland Even Contains Permanent Factories".
Page 4 has a one column headline: "Senators Appeal on Hungary's Jews" with subhead:"Foreign Relations Committee Pleads with People to Stop 'Cold-Blooded Murder' ".... See More
First African-American to be awarded the Navy Cross...
Item #658742
May 28, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, May 28, 1942
* Doris 'Dorie' Miller awarded Navy Cross
* 1st African American to achieve this honor
Page 8 contains a significant report under the one column heads: "Medals Given to 9 By Admiral Nimitz" "Negro Hero Honored With Ship Commanders and Airmen".the text reading in part: "...Admiral Nimitz...made spec... See More
Death of FDR in a WWII military camp newspaper...
Item #589467
April 13, 1945
SIGNAL CORPS NEWS BULLETIN - HQS. SIXTH ARMY GROUP, April 13, 1945
* Franklin D. Roosevelt death
* Rare military camp title
A quite rare military "camp" newspaper done in the filed and printed using a mimeograph machine and set by a typewriter. Circulation was quite small and of those printed exceedingly few survived.
This issue is significant in reporting the d... See More
Jewish physician identifies Holocaust leaders...
Item #586726
September 22, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 22, 1945
* Bergen-Belsen concentration camp
* Nazi death factory horrors revealed
* Jewish woman gets revenge
Page 5 contains a very compelling article on identifying Nazis leaders involved in the holocaust atrocities on the Jews, with the one column head: "Belsen Survivor Picks Out Nazis" and subhead: "Jewish Woman Physician Who Was Also in O... See More
Report on Pearl Harbor, in a pro-Nazi newspaper...
Item #633628
December 10, 1941
EVENING PRESS, Island of Guernsey (in the English Channel), Dec. 10, 1941
* Rare German occupation title
* Bombing of Pearl Harbor
* World War II - WWII
A very curious issue, as Guernsey, an English-speaking island, was occupied by the Germans during WWII so all the news was pro-Nazi.
The bottom half of the front page has two column heads on the bombing of Pearl Harbor: "Heavy ... See More
Hitler and Eva Braun wed... Is Hitler still alive?...
Item #654337
June 10, 1945
NEW YORK TIMES, June 10, 1945
* Adolph Hitler & Eva Braun married
* Is he still alive in Europe ?
* Post-World War II - WWII
An interesting two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Zhukoff Says Hitler Wed Actress In Berlin, May Be Alive in Europe". The article begins: "Adolf Hitler married two days before Berlin's fall and the lovers may have esc... See More
1942 USS Yorktown Midway sinking....
Item #658600
September 17, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 17, 1942
* USS Aircraft Carrier Yorktown sinking
* Battle of Midway aftermath
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a five column heading: "Eyewitness Story of Yorktown's Death" with subheads that include: "TELLS HOW VALIANT SHIP FOUGHT TO STAY AFLOAT" (see) More on pages 10 and 11 with related diagram. Two nice photos on page 12.... See More
Jewish holocaust atrocities become known...
Item #655333
October 10, 1943
NEW YORK TIMES, October 10, 1943
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Italy exterminations
A report on page 35 gives evidence that the holocaust atrocities by the Germans against the Jews of Europe were known at least two years (some as early ass December, 1942) before the discovery of concentration camps in Germany in 1945.
The column headlines report: "MUR... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #631293
May 8, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 8, 1944
* Jewish Holocaust becoming reality to the public
* Nazi-occupied Poland exterminations
* Mention of the infamous "gas vans"
Page 8 has an article headed: "SOVIET SAYS NAZIS MURDERED 102,000" "Civilians and War Prisoners Killed Near Rovno, Poland, Commission Charges" See photos for coverage on the atrocities in Nazi-occupied Hun... See More
Concentration camp for children & ...
Item #640136
April 24, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 24, 1945
* Concentration camp for children found
* Jewish holocaust realization
* Buchenwald Nazi death camp
* Horrors being revealed for 1st time
Page 4 has a one column heading: "Freed Camp Yields 862 Child 'Slaves'". First report coverage of a concentration camp for children that was found by Russian troops in Poland.
The top of page ... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #650915
June 30, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 30, 1942
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Europe exterminations
Page 7 has small one column headings: "1,000,000 Jews Slain By Nazis, Report Says" "'Slaughterhouse' of Europe Under Hitler Described at London" See images for coverage on the atrocities in Nazi-occupied Europe. Rare to find such reports in news... See More
1942 Heinrich Himmler orders extermination of Jews.....
Item #653391
November 24, 1942
TAUNTON DAILY NEWS, Mass., November 24, 1942
* The Jewish Holocaust in progress
* Extermination of Polish Jews ordered
* Heinrich Himmler - trains packed
The bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Assert Himmler Order Extermination of Half Of Jews in Poland" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on other World War II events. ... See More
Corregidor Surrenders...
Item #576406
May 6, 1942
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 6, 1942
* United States surrendering Corregidor
* Japan islands -
* Great headline
This 18 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "JAPS INVADE CORREGIDOR" with subheads (see photos)
Other news, sports and advertismenets of the day with much on World War II. Light browning around the margins, other... See More
Jewish Holocaust becomes a public reality...Nazi atrocities...
Item #590793
September 3, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 3, 1942
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Europe exterminations
* Terezin military fortress - Czech Republic
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 5: "50,000 JEWS DYING IN NAZI FORTRESS" and "'All Hope for Them Has Been Abandoned,' Says Spokesman for Czechs in London... See More
Casey at the Bat death in 1943...
Item #630683
February 10, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, February 10, 1943
* Casey at the Bat death ?
* Battle of Guadalcanal ends w/ victory
The front page has a four column headline: "GUADALCANAL IS OURS" with subheads and related map. Lengthy text.
Page 25: "'CASEY' CLAIMANT DEAD IN CAPITAL" with subheads that include: "Daniel Casey, 80, Contended He Was Hero
... See More
* Casey at the Bat death ?
* Battle of Guadalcanal ends w/ victory
The front page has a four column headline: "GUADALCANAL IS OURS" with subheads and related map. Lengthy text.
Page 25: "'CASEY' CLAIMANT DEAD IN CAPITAL" with subheads that include: "Daniel Casey, 80, Contended He Was Hero
Churchill's famous speech (portions)...
Item #643133
June 4, 1940
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, dated June 4, 1940.
The front page of this issue contains the reporting of Winston Churchill's speech to the House of Commons of the same date. The three column wide, two line header of the article is "Churchill Says Britain Can Fight years Alone" with the subhead "Admits Allies Had Suffered Colossal Disaster - To Rebui... See More
World War II is over!
Item #651338
August 14, 1945
THE HARTFORD COURANT--EXTRA ! , Connecticut, Aug. 14, 1945
* World War II ends
* Japanese surrenders
A very nice 8 page "Extra" edition with bold, banner headline: "JAP WAR OVER" and smaller banner head: "Truman Announces Tokyo Surrender" and several other subheads. Ftpg. photos of General Douglas MacArthur and Admiral Chester Nimitz.
Complete in 8 pages... See More
Death of Ernie Pyle...
Item #568472
April 19, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, Mediterranean Edition, April 19, 1945
* Ernie Pyle death
One can only imagine what the owner of this actual newspaper thought when reading this article for the first time involving one of their American heroes of that time. A great issue to hang framed on the wall of any military or journalist enthusiast.
The front page has a two column headline: "Ernie Py... See More
Gerat, related pair of issues on the island of Biak...
Item #631028
March 11, 1945
Great pair of issues:
RIMBA POST, Biak, N.E.I. (Netherlands East Antilles), March 11, 1945 Biak is a small island located just northwest of New Guinea. During World War II it was a strategic airfield of the Japanese Army serving as a base for operations in the Pacific theater. American forces eventually captured the island during the Battle of Biak in June of 1944. This newspap... See More
Erwin Rommel Commits Suicide in 1944....
Item #215803
October 16, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, October 16, 1944.
* Nazi Tank Leader
* Erwin Rommel Commits Suicide
This 30 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page: "DEATH OF ROMMEL REVEALED BY NAZIS" with subhead: "Marshal Had Been Reported Dead After Strafing of Car in France in July" This report continues on page 8 with larger headline and a one
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* Nazi Tank Leader
* Erwin Rommel Commits Suicide
This 30 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page: "DEATH OF ROMMEL REVEALED BY NAZIS" with subhead: "Marshal Had Been Reported Dead After Strafing of Car in France in July" This report continues on page 8 with larger headline and a one
The establishing of the Jewish Warsaw ghetto...
Item #649437
November 26, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 26, 1940
* Warsaw, Poland Ghetto established
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
* Nazi-occupied Europe
Page 8 has a two column heading announcning: "Walls Will Enclose Warsaw Jews Today; 500,000 Begin 'New Life' in Nazi-Built Ghetto" First report coverage on the establishment of the largest Jewish Ghetto in Nazi-occupied Europe. Most of the residents i... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #650337
November 28, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 28, 1942
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Poland exterminations
Page 7 has one column headings: "POLAND IN APPEAL ON NAZI OUTRAGES" "Her Parliamentary Council at London Calls to the World Against Massacres" "Underground Aids Jews", "Finance Minister Strausburger, on Visit Here, Says Germ... See More
Item #655287
August 13, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 13, 1942
* Walt Disney's Bambi movie premiere
* Opening day advertisement
This 38 page newspaper has a 12 x 6 inch advertisement on page 15 for the opening day showing of the famous Walt Disney animated cartoon movie 'Bambi'
With movies at that time usually released 1st in New York City, this could very well be the very 1st advertisement for this movi... See More
Battle of Guadalcanal Statrts in 1942... WWII...
Item #655289
August 11, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 11, 1942
* Battle of Guadalcanal beginning
* Solomon Islands - U.S. Marines
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a nice six column headline: "AMERICANS FORCE LANDINGS IN SOLOMONS; U. S. CRUISER SUNK, 5 OTHER SHIPS ARE HIT" with subheads that include: "MARINES ON SHORE" and more with related map. (see)
Other news, sport and advertisements... See More
A terrific D-Day newspaper...
Item #658264
June 7, 1944
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 7, 1944
* D-Day invasion of France
* World War II German defense
A displayable issue given this very dramatic front page as seen in the photo, with bold lettering: "NEW ALLIED LANDINGS" and "Clear Beaches; More Troops Pour In" with subheads and related illustration. More on the following pages. Full back page colored map is also nice for... See More
Cherbourg, France captured...
Item #658337
June 26, 1944
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 26, 1944
* Cherbourg, France captured
* Post D-Day - Normandy landings
* World War II - WWII
The front page has a great banner headline in bold lettering: "CHERBOURG CAPTURED" with subheads. Nice for display. First report coverage continues on page 7 with related map. (see)
Complete with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp w... See More
Rhythm Night Club fire disaster...
Item #658341
April 24, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 24, 1940
* Rhythm Club fire disaster (1st report)
* Natchez, Mississippi - Negroes
* Dance hall holocaust
The front page has a great banner headline: "100 DIE IN DANCE HALL FIRE" with subheads. Nice for display. First report coverage on the fire at the Rhythm Night Club which would kill 209.
Complete with all 34 pages, light toning at the margins, smal... See More
Germans capture Paris in 1940... France calls for help...
Item #654591
June 15, 1940
LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, June 15, 1940
* Paris now occupied by Germany
* British commit to helping France
* Paris unhurt
The front page has the bold, 2-line, banner heading: "BRITISH IRON ARMY CHALLENGES NAZIS," with a subhead: "Italians Seize Nice: Maginot Line Holding!" - which tell of Paris falling to the Axis powers. Additional related reporting is found within, with p... See More
Jewish Holocaust... public reality... Nazi atrocities...
Item #590677
October 6, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 6, 1944
* Jewish Holocaust being known for the 1st time
* Nazi-occupied Estonia exterminations
* Gruesome details
This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 6: "NAZI DEATH CAMP A SCENE OF HORROR", "Story of Massacre of 3,000 in Estonia Evident in Piles of Burned Bodies", "Babies Among Victims" and more. See photos for t... See More
FDR tribute... P.O.W. atrocities...
Item #568470
April 15, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, Mediterranean Edition, April 15, 1945
* Franklin D. Roosevelt death
* Tribute in famous military issue
A focus of this Sunday edition is a memorial to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, whose death was recently reported in this newspaper. Included is a full page photo tribute of him with the U.S. flag in the background. But the front... See More
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